Best Practice Framework for the management of marine litter from recreational fishing Global

Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) - Project Dates:
September 2024 - August 2026

Description of Project:
Whilst the drivers for, and quantity of, marine litter from commercial fisheries and aquaculture are now reasonably well known, there is very little informaiton on these for recreational (or sports) fisheries. This work has pioneered efforts to start understanding the main sources of marine litter from reeacreational fisheries, the reasons why they are lost and thier likely impacts on the enviornment, both short and long-term. Based on this, a 'Best Practice Framework' for the management of marine litter from recreational fisheres was developed. It is acknowledged that there are still major informaiton gaps and it is hoped that this intiative will kick-start efforts to fill these.

Services Provided:

Poseidon led the scoping and subsequent phases of the study, culminating with drafting the BPF.